Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis 59 min
Agia Galini Beach (34 min) Agiofarango Beach (45 min) Pebble beach at the end of a gorge, home to wild goats & popular for swimming & cliff-climbing. Agiofárango (38 min) Paximadia (15 min) Caves Matala (7 min) Matala Beach Île De Crète (6 min) Kommos beach (7 min) Long beach & archaeological site with a rocky shoreline, plus rentable chairs & a restaurant. Kali Limenes beach (39 min) Red beach (10 min) A hiking trail leads to this shoreline with reddish-brown sand, towering rocks & a cocktail bar. Phaistos Minoan Palace (10 min) Ruins of a Bronze Age archaeological site that includes a Minoan palace & village. Messara Plain (11 min) Archaeological site, monastery, and archaeological excavation Kalamaki Beach (12 min) Expansive stretch of white sand lined with palapas & chairs in a scenic locale near shops & cafes. Matala beach (6 min) Bustling beach & former hippie hangout featuring cliffs with rocky caves, bars & water sports. Archaeological Site of Agia Triada (14 min) Ancient Minoan settlement ruins known for its Linear A tablets & other archaeological findings. |